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SUMMARY:First Responders - Conversation with Craig Semple
DESCRIPTION:Location: Margaret River Men’s Shed\, 5 Shepherdson Place\, Margaret RiverInfo: info@mind-ed.org.au \n\n\n\nHosted by: Dr Peter Durey\, Deputy Chair\, Mindful Margaret River \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nCraig Semple was a career Detective within the NSW Police Force for 25 years. Much of Craig’s career was invested in `high risk’ law enforcement including drug investigation\, the investigation of outlaw motorcycle gangs and homicides. \n\n\n\nThe environment within which Craig led professional people for much of his career was one that exposed employees to high levels of stress\, high\, workloads\, occupational burnout\, depression\, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. \n\n\n\nAs a leader he developed a clear and practical understanding of workplace mental health and its relevance to workplace health and safety\, occupational health and safety legislation\, productivity\, personal wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nCraig’s retirement from the Police Force was as a result of his own personal battle with workplace Psychological Injury. \n\n\n\nFrom that `lived experience’ he has developed a rare personal insight into the causes\, symptoms\, treatment\, recovery strategies and the impact of mental illness in the workplace. \n\n\n\nIn 2015 Craig joined the Black Dog Institute as a mental health educational presenter. Since then he has travelled extensively\, sharing his experience and delivering vital education on Mental Health\, Wellbeing and Resilience. \n\n\n\nMore than 30\,000 people have benefited from Craig’s positive presentations. \n\n\n\nIn 2016 Craig was selected as an inaugural `Mentor’ for the NSW Police Legacy program `Backup for Life’. Craig has used his unique experience to help develop this program which is providing support to injured Police Officers and their families. \n\n\n\nHe was selected as a Mentor due to his positive message and demonstrated ability to overcome adversity. Craig is considered a `Role Model’ for injured Police transitioning into the next phase of their lives. \n\n\n\nCraig is a fully accredited Instructor for the delivery of Mental Health First Aid training. He is an expert in creating mentally healthy and resilient workplaces. \n\n\n\nLocation: Margaret River Men’s Shed\, 5 Shepherdson Place\, Margaret RiverInfo: info@mind-ed.org.au
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/first-responders-catch-up-with-craig-semple/
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Mind-Ed Events
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SUMMARY:Strength in Vulnerability: An Open Conversation for Men
DESCRIPTION:Join author and mental health advocate Craig Semple (Getting Back Up Again\, The Cop That Fell To Earth) for an open and interactive session in partnership with Mindful Margaret River. Craig will share his personal journey\, offering insights into suicide\, body image and the challenges men face in acknowledging personal struggles.  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Colin Fox\, this session includes a Q&A and discussion on help-seeking as a sign of strength\, the importance of early intervention and breaking the stigma around mental health for men of all ages\, including fathers and sons. \n\n\n\nHosted by Colin Fox from Mindful Margaret River \n\n\n\nMindful Margaret River support staff will be available throughout the session. \n\n\n\nPWYC\, registration requiredNot included in Weekend or Saturday Day Passes \n\n\n\nMargaret River Men’s Shed \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/strength-in-vulnerability-an-open-conversation-for-men/
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Mind-Ed Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250508T090000
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SUMMARY:Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - ASIST
DESCRIPTION:ASIST – The Most Widely Used Suicide Intervention Model in the World \n\n\n\nUnlock the power to save lives with ASIST – the world’s leading suicide intervention model! If you’re in an MHFA role\, peer support\, casework\, crisis work\, or just want to help someone in need\, this is the workshop for you. Join the over 120\,000 participants who attend ASIST each year and learn how to intervene and help a person at risk of suicide stay safe. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\n\n\nIn this two-day face-to-face interactive workshop\, you will learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nReflect on how your attitudes and beliefs about suicide affect your intervention role\n\n\n\nClearly and directly discuss suicide\n\n\n\nBuild a collaborative approach to intervention focused on safe outcomes\n\n\n\nReview immediate suicide risk and develop appropriate safe plans\n\n\n\nSupport the person to move towards life and collaboratively formulate a safety plan\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nThe program aims to raise suicide awareness\n\n\n\nIt challenges participants to examine their own attitudes and beliefs about suicide\n\n\n\nIt teaches how to provide suicide first aid for persons with thoughts of suicide\n\n\n\nThe course content and participant requirements may be confronting\n\n\n\nVideos and activities are used to invite reflection on the role of caregivers and persons with thoughts of suicide\n\n\n\nOur facilitators will endeavour to create and maintain a safe environment for all\n\n\n\nThere will be safety measures in place to manage individual psychological safety\n\n\n\nThere will be a minimum of one facilitator present during the duration of the program\n\n\n\nSkills practice and development\n\n\n\nA balance of challenge and safety\n\n\n\nPowerful audiovisual learning aids\n\n\n\n\nImportant Organisational Requirements and Recommendations: \n\n\n\nIt’s important to note that organisations are now recognising the importance of suicide intervention training as part of their duty of care towards their employees and clients. In addition\, many psychosocial regulation requirements mandate that key personnel must have the skills to intervene and assist people at risk of suicide. ASIST is the most widely recognised and evidence-based suicide intervention training model that is trusted by organisations globally to equip their employees with the knowledge and skills to intervene and save lives. \n\n\n\nBy attending ASIST\, you’ll not only be fulfilling your duty of care obligations but also gain invaluable skills that will enable you to make a positive difference in someone’s life. With ASIST\, you’ll have the power to help someone stay safe and move towards life. \n\n\n\nRegistration includes: \n\n\n\n\n2 full day workshop\n\n\n\nLunch\, morning and afternoon tea\n\n\n\nParticipant kit ($65 per person)\n\n\n\n\n$250 per person for government services \n\n\n\n$100 per person for not-for-profit organizations \n\n\n\nContact us for a bursary if needed. \n\n\n\nVenue: Shire of Augusta Margaret River\, Council Chambers \n\n\n\nRegistration required \n\n\n\nMore information: info@mind-ed.org.au
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-asist/
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Mind-Ed Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250513T090000
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SUMMARY:FASD Prevention with Communities Workshops & The Mental Health Commission Workshop May 13th 2025
DESCRIPTION:One Day Workshop Format  \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder (FASD)● Planning FASD prevention activities.● Building a FASD prevention network.● Applying for FASD prevention funding.● Further training opportunities (Valuable Conversations)  \n\n\n\nMargaret River  \n\n\n\nTuesday 13 May 2025from 9:00am – 4:30pm \n\n\n\nFor further information contact FASDprevention@mhc.wa.gov.au
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/fasd-prevention-with-communities-workshops-the-mental-health-commission-workshop-may-13th-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Local Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250520T090000
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SUMMARY:Conversations About Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Shire of Augusta Margaret River\, 41 Walcliffe Road \n\n\n\nThis 4-hour Mental Health First Aid Conversations about Non-Suicidal-Self-Injury course is for any interested adult. \n\n\n\nYou will learn the skills and acquire the knowledge required to safely assist a person who is engaging in self-injury. \n\n\n\nThis course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. \n\n\n\nThis course is not a therapy or support group – it is an educational course.Course participants receive a handbook and an online Certificate of Completion. \n\n\n\nTickets are supporting Indigenous scholarships and youth mental health projects. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/conversations-about-non-suicidal-self-injury-margaret-river-20th-may-2025/
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